Comparing gender constancy and gender schema theories

Question 1

Similarities

Answer 1

Both see child as active when working out gender appropriate behaviours
Both start with the child’s thinking, which develops to gender preferences.

Question 2

Differences

Answer 2

Kohlberg- gender understanding is before identification and seeking gender appropriate role models.
Gender schema is reversed.

Question 3

Criticisms of both

Answer 3

Girls can adopt male activities and clothes more easily than boys adopting female activities and clothes.